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Once Upon a Spring Morn

Dennis L. McKiernan (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesOnce Upon / Faery #4
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.83

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeceptionDeath of Parent

Protagonist archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Synopsis

Raised separately from her identical twin Nikoletta, Ariadne, unaware of her family's vast wealth, agrees to take the place of the twin she has never met as part of a scheme concocted by her late father's board of directors.

Is Once Upon a Spring Morn appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This faery-tale fantasy involves twins separated at birth, hidden identities, and a deceptive scheme. Expect mild adventure peril typical of middle grade fantasy but no graphic content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and deception.

Who'll love this

Readers who love stories about mistaken identities, discovering secret twins, and magical faery worlds will enjoy this adventure.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingFamily Drama